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Marriage and Intimacy Tips for Christian Couples: Secrets of Happily Ever AfterAuthor: Monica Tanner - Marriage and Intimacy Coach for Christian Couples
Have you ever wondered what makes the difference between those couples who absolutely LOVE to be together and the ones who merely tolorate each other in their old age? I always want to run up to the cute old couples who still hold hands while walking down the street and ask them all their secrets to relationship success. This podcast gives me the opportunity to do just that!I'm Monica Tanner, wife to a super hunky man, mom to 4 kids, weekly podcaster and relationship and intimacy expert/enthusiast. I help couples ditch the resentment and roommate syndrome and increase communication, connection and commitment, so they can write and live out their happily ever after love story. If that sounds like something you want, this podcast is absolutely for YOU! Each week, I'm teasing out the principles that keep couples hopelessly devoted and intoxicatingly in love with each other for a lifetime and beyond. I'm searching high and low for the secrets of happily ever after and sharing those secrets with you right here. Sound marriage advice for Christian couples who want to live happily ever after and achieve a truly intimate friendship and passionate partnership, because an awesome marriage makes life so much sweeter. Let's get to it! Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Relationships, Sexuality, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Boundaries Are What Make Intimacy Possible
Episode 351
Tuesday, 20 January, 2026
Today, I'm talking about how boundaries are a loving skill that prevents resentment and creates safety, respect, and passion. Clear, simple steps show how to set limits without threats, using everyday examples and a weekly challenge to practice.• emotional regulation steps that precede boundary setting• common end-of-life regrets linked to people pleasing• redefining boundaries as self-care rather than control• how resentment replaces intimacy without clear limits• the mesh analogy: connected and protected• the sock example as a practical boundary script• structure: if or when X, I will Y• choosing action over explanation to reduce conflict• setting boundaries for tone, volume, and time protection• weekly challenge to pick one recurring frustrationIf this episode was helpful for you, I would love if you would share it with a friend or a coworker or a loved one, somebody that you feel like could benefit from these relational skills.Let me know what healthy boundaries you are setting this week. If you have questions about healthy boundaries, email me at: moni@monicatanner.com.Send us a text
